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JOB INFORMATION

Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.

Highway Maintenance Workers are certified by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) to operate a variety of complex or specialized highway maintenance and construction equipment in order to restore and maintain the integrity of roadway surfaces; maintain roadside slopes, shoulders, culverts and ditches to restore drainage and prevent erosion; and repair or replace related roadway appurtenances such as guardrails, markers, guide posts and fences.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.

This position is located within District II, geographical area of Yerington, NV on Crew 236. Under the general supervision of a Highway Maintenance Supervisor I, the incumbent will function as the assistant supervisor or leadperson of a roadway crew on a regular basis and assume all supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the supervisor. Duties include installation and repair of signs, roadside maintenance, summer betterment projects, snow removal, and anti-icing/de-icing as policy requires. Crew members also respond to emergency situations from traffic control for all incidents, both natural and man-made, to removing debris in the travel lanes or similar unplanned events that require an immediate response to protect the public. When those events occur, maintenance personnel are called out 24 hours a day in order to promptly alleviate or at least warn the driving public of the condition. The hours for this position are subject to change depending on the needs of the appointing authority and may be five 8 hour shifts or four 10 hour shifts. ****Copy and paste https://youtu.be/V9QL_LHwY0c into the navigation bar of your browser for an inside look at NDOT's maintenance crews.**** Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Nevada Department of Transportation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), or gender identity and expression.

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

This position may require working alternate shifts and outside of traditional business hours. The hours of this position are subject to change based on the needs of the appointing authority. Typical shifts are four 10-hour or five 8-hour shifts, but may include some variation depending on the specific needs of the department.

This position requires an applicant be at least 18 years of age upon application. If selected, proof of being at least 18 years of age will be required.

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. In addition, federal law requires random testing for controlled substances during employment.

A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Additional Position Experience

A letter of certification in the operation of complex or specialized highway maintenance or construction equipment, from a current or previous employer is required to be attached to your application at the time of submittal. Failure to attach this letter may result in the denial of your application.

Certification must be in the form of a letter from a current or previous employer and must include dates, hours, and types of equipment used. This letter must be presented on official business letterhead and be signed by the appointing authority.

A Class A or B commercial driver's license, including appropriate endorsements will be required within six months of appointment, and as a condition of continued employment.

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The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

1) The education and experience equivalent to one year as a Highway Maintenance Worker III in Nevada State Service is equal to one year of basic highway maintenance work, plus an additional two years of highway maintenance experience following certification in the operation of complex or specialized highway maintenance or construction equipment, as designated by NDOT. Does your application accurately reflect the requirements requested to verify you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?